Advent Bible Verses: A Guide to the Season of Waiting
Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time of reflection and waiting, as we remember the long wait of the Israelites for their Messiah and look forward to the return of Christ.
What is Advent?
The word "Advent" comes from the Latin word "adventus," which means "coming." It is a season of four weeks that begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. During Advent, we commemorate the coming of Christ at his birth and anticipate his second coming.
Advent Bible Verses
The Bible is full of verses that speak about Advent. Here are a few of the most popular:
- Isaiah 9:6 - "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
- Micah 5:2 - "But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting."
- Luke 1:31 - "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS."
- Matthew 1:23 - "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
- John 1:14 - "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."
The Meaning of Advent
Advent is a time to reflect on the coming of Christ and to prepare our hearts for his birth. It is a time to remember the hope and joy that his birth brought to the world and to anticipate his return.
Advent is also a time to reflect on our own lives and to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ. It is a time to repent of our sins and to grow in faith and love.
As we celebrate Advent, let us remember the words of the prophet Isaiah: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Advent Bible Verses
What is Advent?
Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated on December 25th. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve.
What are some Advent Bible verses?
Some Advent Bible verses include:
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Isaiah 9:6: "For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
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Isaiah 11:1: "There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots."
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Micah 5:2: "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting."
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Luke 1:26-28: "Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, 'Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!'"
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Luke 2:10-11: "Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'"